Domestic Assistant

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Domestic Assistant at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, providing essential cleaning services across the hospital. This role offers flexible working hours, development opportunities, and a chance to make a difference in patient care. We welcome diverse applicants and offer a range of benefits including annual leave, NHS pension, and staff discounts.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance services

Stockport Credit Union for financial advice

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual required.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning hospital corridors, stairs, and public areas.
• Working in clinical and patient areas as needed.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Adaptability

Job description

Band 2 Domestic Assistant

We currently have vacancies for Domestic Assistants to work as part of the Domestic Team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust at Stepping Hill Hospital. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our current 204-strong team, who are passionate about delivering a quality cleaning and decontamination service.

As this is a public-facing service, we seek individuals who enjoy customer interaction and can adapt to a changing and sometimes challenging environment. Our service covers wards, departments, and office areas across the site.

This position primarily involves cleaning hospital corridors, stairs, and other public areas using ride-on scrubber driers and other floor machines.

We use the latest cleaning equipment and materials. We also offer development opportunities through apprenticeships and NVQ programs.

The Shift Hours Are

Monday - Friday 04:00 - 12:00

To work as part of the Facilities Management operational team, responsible for providing comprehensive support services within the hospital environment.

This involves carrying out general cleaning within the hospital, including clinical and patient areas such as the emergency department, theatres, wards, and non-clinical areas. You will be trained to work in various areas as needed.

We aim to provide a high-quality, responsive, efficient, and effective patient support service to wards and departments within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, acting professionally and caring, and meeting the National Cleaning Standards.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as a healthcare provider and one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organizations reflect the communities they serve. We are committed to improving workforce diversity to make our team truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy & maternity. We especially welcome applications from underrepresented communities.

If you need support with your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss alternative methods.

We recognize the importance of flexible working. We consider all requests seriously and will work with you to explore if your request can fit with service needs.

Benefits We Offer

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, electronics, and more
• NHS staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance services for loans, savings, and debt management
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Joanne Morris

Job Title: Facilities Support Service Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]